The Orpheus Plot

By Christopher Swiedler

A space rebellion forces a young cadet to choose between his past and future.

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391 pages· 80,425 words· Est. 9 hour read

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Lucas Adebayo, a talented pilot from the asteroid belt, dreams of joining the Navy. As the first Belter cadet on the Orpheus, he struggles to fit in. When a rebellion erupts, Lucas must navigate the divide between his origins and his aspirations. Can he bridge the gap and lead the way to peace, or will the conflict tear his world apart? In this thrilling space adventure, Lucas faces a choice that could change the galaxy forever.

From the publisher

A rebellion in space pits one boy’s past against his future in this gripping adventure from the critically acclaimed author of In the Red! This out-of-this-world story about fighting for what’s right, chasing your dreams, and believing in yourself is perfect for fans of Kevin Emerson, Yoon Ha Lee, and D. J. MacHale.Lucas Adebayo grew up on a small mining ship in the asteroid belt, but wants to join the Navy and become the best pilot in the galaxy. The Navy has never accepted a Belter cadet before, but Lucas’s skills secure him a place on the training ship, the Orpheus.Life in the Navy couldn’t be more different than life in the Belt, and Lucas struggles to find his place. As a Belter, he’s an outsider among his peers; as a Navy cadet, he doesn’t quite fit in at home anymore, either. Lucas is caught between the worlds of his past and his future when a Belter rebellion puts everyone’s lives at risk. Only he can lead the way to peace.Praise for In the Red”It will leave you breathless.”–New York Times bestselling author D. J. MacHale”A non-stop, pulse-pounding adventure!”–Kevin Emerson, author of Last Day on Mars”Stunning descriptions and harrowing feats of survival.”–Booklist

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